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The Trinity Companion
Sunday October 23, 2016
Trinity United Methodist Church
203 E 1st St, South
Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
Worship begins at 11:00 am Pastor—Rev. Terry Goodman
Office: (276) 523-0789 Cell Phone & Text : (304) 960-4438
Email: [email protected]
www.trinityumc-bsg.net
A Brief Look at UMW History
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The Purpose of The United Methodist Women
“The organized unit of United Methodist Women shall be a community of women whose
purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus
Christ; to develop a creative supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission
through participation in the global ministries of the church.”
In 1869, Mrs. William Butler and Mrs. Edwin Parker, wives of missionaries to India, were home on furlough. They spoke to a group of eight women in Boston. Mrs. Butler told about the desperate spiritual and physical needs of women in India. A male doctor could not treat women. Schooling for girls was almost non-existent. Single, trained and dedicated women were needed for medical and educational work.
The women who were present called another meeting of women, wrote a constitution, and organized the Methodist Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society (WFMS). By November 1869, the newly formed organization raised funds and sent Isabella Thoburn, an educator, and Dr. Clara Swain, a doctor, to India.
Ms. Thoburn began a school with six young girls in Lucknow. This school expanded to include Isabella Thoburn College, the first women’s college in Asia. Dr. Swain began her medical work, resulting in the establishment of the first women’s hospital in Asia. Both of these institutions are still serving the people of India.
In 1875, Lizzie Hoffman was instrumental in forming the Woman’s Missionary Association of the United Brethren Church. After spending one night praying, she was convinced that the women of the church should be organized for special mission work. Sierra Leone, in Africa, was the first country to which missionaries were sent.
Strong Woman’s Home Missionary Societies were founded in 1880 (Methodist Episcopal Church) and 1890 (Methodist Episcopal Church, South)
In 1879, the Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist Protestant Church was founded; and in 1884, the Woman’s Missionary Society was organized in the Evangelical Association. These groups became powerful, independent women’s organizations, sending hundreds of missionaries all over the world and supporting many projects.
The Ladies Aid Societies, which had existed for many years, were incorporated into the missionary societies in the 1940s. Through reorganization and denominational mergers, these various groups were brought together. In 1973, United Methodist Women became the women’s mission organization of The United Methodist Church. The United Methodist Church General Conference 2012 voted to make United Methodist Women’s national policymaking body autonomous. The transition began Oct. 1, 2012. Harriett Jane Olson in her chief executive report at the organization’s annual meeting in New York City, October 2013 reported, “Our work is not just about service, it’s about worship, it’s about standing up, stepping up making our voices heard,” she said. “We try to help governments see the world the way we see the world because
UHS Cross Country Meal Postponed
The meal for the UHS Cross Country Team has
been postponed. We do not have a new date at this
time, but will let everyone know once a date has
been set.
Who Wants to Help Feed Some Bears?
On Thursday, November 3, from 6:00 pm to 7:00
pm, the church will continue it’s annual tradition of
feeding the football team, cheerleaders, and coaches. We will be grilling hamburgers
and hot dogs. Volunteers will be needed for pre-meal setup, serving the meal, and
post meal clean up. Look for a sign up sheet in the church office if you want to help.
Trunk or Treat
Get your candy and your vehicle ready! It’s almost time for our Trunk or Treat
event. The vehicles will be parked to the side of the church along First Street. If there
is enough participation, we will block off First Street to make it safer for the children
trick or treating. There is a sign up sheet available in the office. This event will take
place October 31 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. We look forward to seeing everyone
there.
Confirmation Class Volunteers
Next Sunday, October 30, the Confirmation Class will begin at 12:30 pm. Pastor
Goodman would like to have a volunteer or two who would be willing to provide
lunch to the 4 confirmands and himself. If you would like to help with this event,
please contact the church office.
Also, Sunday, November 6, will be a truly special day as the confirmands stand
before the church and go through Confirmation. Let’s show our support for these
children who have chosen to follow Jesus. There will be a reception following the
worship service for the confirmands. If you would like to bring some snack items,
punch, cakes, etc., please contact the church office.
Day of Prayer Retreat
The Confirmation Class would like for you to join them for breakfast and a
morning set aside for learning about prayer on Saturday, November 5 from 8:30 am
to 1:00 pm. Setting aside this time to spend with the Confirmands would be a great
way to support them on their faith journey and a good way for you to grow stronger
in your own faith journey. Please plan on attending this special time of learning.
Greeters: Peggy Beverly and Angie Tipton
Please Welcome Lynice Broyles, The Holston Conference UMW President
& Guest Speaker For Our United Methodist Women’s Sunday
Announcements, Welcome, and Introduction : Diane Botts
*Prelude: *Call to Worship: “This is the Day” *Opening Hymn: “O How I Love Jesus” No. 170 Sharing Our Joys and Concerns ( You will be given an opportunity to share joys and prayer concerns. Please raise your hand and wait until an usher comes to you with a microphone.)
The Lord’s Prayer (as found at No. 895)
*Gloria Patri No. 70
Children’s Message: Christy Smith
The Presentation of God’s Tithe and Our Offerings Ushers: Kathleen Gillespie, Christy Smith, Nancy Allman, Angie Tipton
*Offertory:
* The Doxology No. 95
*Anthem: “I Stand Amazed”
The Presentation of God’s Word
Scripture: Galatians 5: 22-25 Nancy Toney
Lector: The Word of the Lord for the People of the Lord.
People: Thanks be to God.
Sermon: “The Fruit of The Spirit”
*Closing Hymn: “Just As I Am, Without One Plea” No. 357 (Verses 1, 2, 3, 6)
*Pastoral Benediction : “God Be With You Till We Meet Again”
*Postlude:
*Please stand as you are able Musical lyrics reprinted using CCLI #1083130
October Events and Activities Sunday October 23, 2016—United Methodist Women’s Sunday
1:00 pm—UMYF Setting Up For Fall Festival 3:00 pm—Fall Festival
Wednesday, October 26, 2016 6:00 pm—Prayer Team 7:00 pm—Choir Practice
Sunday, October 30, 2016 12:30 pm—Confirmation Class #7 & #8 5:00 pm—UMYF
Monday, October 31, 2016 5:00 pm—Trunk or Treat
November Events and Activities
Wednesday, November 2, 2016 6:00 pm—Prayer Team 6:30 pm—Fellowship Supper 7:00 pm—Choir Practice
Thursday, November 3, 2016 10:00 am—Susanna Wesley Circle 12:00 pm—Wesleyan Circle 3:00 pm—Feed UHS Football Team
Saturday, November 5, 2016 8:30 am—Day of Prayer Retreat for Confirmands—All are welcome!
Sunday, November 6, 2016—All Saint’s Sunday Daylight Savings Time Ends 11:00 am—Confirmands will Join the Church 12:00 pm—Reception for Confirmands 5:00 pm—UMYF 6:00 pm—Charge Conference
Monday, November 7, 2016 6:30 pm—NOW Team Meeting
Tuesday, November 8, 2016—Election Day Wednesday, November 9, 2016
6:00 pm—Prayer Team 7:00 pm—Choir Practice
Friday, November 11, 2016—Veteran’s Day Office will be closed
Sunday, November 13, 2016 5:00 pm—UMYF 7:00 pm—Administrative Board Meeting
For Those with Cancer:
Robin (Rita Nash’s Daughter); Debbie Cooper;
Phyllis Gilley; Melody (Mellie) Gilley; Doris
Berta; Denise Qualls; Kathy Hirsch (Larry &
Teddy Bland’s daughter); David Burke (Bubba
Burke’s Dad); Karrie Compton (Randy & Phyllis
Compton’s daughter); Zack Carter; Carey Mills;
Steve Clark; Robert Holbrook
Facing/Recovering from Surgery/Hospital Stay
Becky Clark; Helen Cochran; Mary Warner; T. R
Davidson; Melanie Sturgill; Mark Nickels; Ann
Nickels; Jim Cooper; Barbara Hargrove; Ronnie
Phillips (Patty Robbins’ brother); Benny Clifton
(Lillie Clifton’s father); Siyere Williams;
Elizabeth White; Nancy Toney; Terry Goodman;
Jean Hendrick; Don Whittaker; Karen West
Non-Specific Prayers for:
The Polly family; Geneva Allen; Jim Gates;
Jennie Shupe; Hope Meade; Matt Carroll;
Melvin Carter; Bill & Jean Hendrick; Peggy
Bates; Marion Kocher; Bob Horne; Nancy
Toney; Beth & John Hagan; Nancy Kilgore &
family; Debbie Goodman; Sarah Shores; Elmer
Lowe; June Pendergrass; John Wheeley; Louise
Wright; Joyce Ann Harver; Irene Black
Pray for our Pastor and the Leaders of our church.
Pray for the Leaders of the United
Methodist Church.
Pray for those in the Church in need.
If you know that someone on the prayer list has passed
away, please contact the church office.
Let me tell you how glad we are to have you at our worship service today. We hope that you will encounter the presence of the risen Christ. We’d really like to get some contact information. Would you please text your email and name to 80123 and we’ll get back in touch with you.
Van Drivers and Riders
2—Kenny & Martha Spurlock 9—Christy Smith, Ashley Turner
16—Pat Bowden, Diane Botts 23—Christy Smith, Diane Botts
30—Pat Bowden, Patty Robbins Children’s Church
2—Mary Beth Allen 9—Donna Mahan
16—Cathy Galyean 23—Ashley Turner
30—Christy Smith Money Counters
2—Ashley Turner, Kim Parsons 9—Kenny & Martha Spurlock
16—Bill Cole, Ashley Turner 23—Chris Higgins, Paul Clark
30—Diane Botts, Christy Smith Children’s Message
2—Nancy Toney 9—Mary Beth Allen
16—Kim Parsons
23—Christy Smith 30—Bill Cole
Greeters Peggy Beverly
Angie Tipton Announcements
Skip Skinner Ushers
Phil Robbins, Spencer Quesenberry, Jack Williams, Ben Allen
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Be Sure to Join Us at 3 pm
For The Fall Festival and
Potluck Dinner